Malaise and Ennui

Today I was in a funk. It was probably my own fault, but knowing that only made it worse. I found solace in discovering that there are at least two words that perfectly articulate the way I was feeling – malaise and ennui. The mere fact that these words exist to so specifically describe my sentiments means that I can’t be the only one to have felt them. I take much comfort in this thought. People have been waking up “in a funk” for centuries!
Malaise: a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness; an “out of sorts” feeling


Ennui: a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom


And now, some pictures of malaise and ennui embodied…it may feel awful, but it sure looks lovely.